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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,625.70, 221,438.55 and 102,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,625.70, 221,438.55 and 102,354.80 is: 153,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,625.70 : 221,438.55 = 102,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,625.70/221,438.55 = 102,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,625.70x = 221,438.55 × 102,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,625.70x = 22,665,298,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,298,497.54/147,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,532.20

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